
Finis E. Wilcox July 19, 1934 – July 9, 2021 Tracy, Iowa | Age 86 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Finis E. Wilcox, 86, of Tracy, Iowa, went to be with his Lord on Friday, July 9, 2021, at his home in Tracy while under the care of Everystep Hospice. He was […]
Jul 10 2021 | Posted in
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by Jay Harms The Oskaloosa Softball team opened up Regional Tournament play Thursday night and came away with an 8-3 win over the Washington Demons as they moved on to the second round of regional play. The Demons scored 1 run on 1 hit and 1 Oskaloosa error in the top of the first but […]

DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds has requested $222 million in pandemic relief from the American Rescue Package of 2021 (ARPA) that will allow 930 city governments to access federal funding starting today. The Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund will provide $19.53 billion nationally to support tens of thousands of non-entitlement units of local government […]
Jul 10 2021 | Posted in
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by Bill Almond Oskaloosa Indians Varsity scored four runs in the first on its way to a 7-1 victory over Washington, Ia on Thursday. The big inning was thanks to an error on a ball put in play by Marcus Fresquez and Carson Genskow, a single by Landon Briggs, and a fielder’s choice by Alex […]

Dwight Lamont Strong November 23, 1948 – July 08, 2021 Montezuma, Iowa | Age 72 Dwight Lamont Strong was born on November 23, 1948 in Montezuma to Levi Strong and Erna Steffen Strong. Lamont graduated from BGM High School with the class of 1967. Lamont served in the US Army from 1968 to 1969 and […]
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Renee Sieren March 25, 1953 – July 08, 2021 What Cheer, Iowa | Age 68 Renee Sieren, 68, of What Cheer, died Thursday, July, 8, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Renee was born March 25, 1953 in Rahway, New Jersey, to Milford Leroy (Pete) Tresslar and Donna Mae Hollingsworth Tresslar. Renee was the […]
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Dwight Lamont Strong November 23, 1948 – July 08, 2021 Montezuma, Iowa | Age 72 Dwight Lamont Strong, 72, of Montezuma passed away on July 08, 2021. Lamont was born on November 23, 1948 in Montezuma to Levi Strong and Erna Steffen Strong. Lamont graduated from BGM High School with the class of 1967. Lamont […]
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Renee Sieren March 25, 1953 – July 08, 2021 What Cheer, Iowa | Age 68 Renee Sieren, 68, of What Cheer, died Thursday, July, 8, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. A celebration of life gathering will begin at 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at the American Legion Hall in Keswick. Burial […]
Jul 8 2021 | Posted in
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Dwight Lamont Strong November 23, 1948 – July 08, 2021 Montezuma, Iowa | Age 72 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Dwight Lamont Strong, 72, of Montezuma, passed away on July 08, 2021. Dwight was born on November 23, 1948 in Montezuma to Levi Strong and Erna Steffen Strong. Lamont graduated from BGM […]
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Summertime often means that drivers are facing delays and detours due to road construction. Mahaska County is no different, as the county’s secondary road department has a detour in place for T38 leading into Taintor. Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Groenendyk and Mahaska County Engineer Andy McGuire spoke with Oskaloosa News about those […]
Jul 7 2021 | Posted in
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